How To Fix /SCTM/ARCHIVING007 - &1 cannot be converted to SI unit &2 (document type &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/ARCHIVING -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: &1 cannot be converted to SI unit &2 (document type &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/ARCHIVING007 - &1 cannot be converted to SI unit &2 (document type &3) ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/ARCHIVING007 indicates that there is an issue with converting a value to a standard International System of Units (SI) for a specific document type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or SAP Transportation Management (TM) when dealing with units of measure (UoM) and their conversions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Unit of Measure (UoM) Configuration: The error often occurs when the system cannot find a valid conversion factor between the specified unit of measure and the target SI unit. This can happen if the UoM is not properly defined in the system or if the conversion factors are missing or incorrect.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: The document type specified in the error message may not be configured correctly to handle the units of measure involved in the transaction.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or inconsistent data entries in the documents being processed, leading to conversion failures.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check UoM Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion) in SAP.
  Verify that the UoM in question is defined and that there are valid conversion factors to the SI unit.
  If necessary, create or update the conversion factors.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for the document type mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that it is set up to handle the specific UoM and that it is compatible with the expected SI units.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review the data entries in the documents that triggered the error.
  Ensure that the values entered are correct and that the UoM used is appropriate for the context.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on unit of measure configuration and handling in SCM/TM.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.